Clin Transplant Res.  2024 Sep;38(3):163-187. 10.4285/ctr.24.0020.

A 25-year scoping review of the organ donation system in Malaysia: past, present, and future

• Khoo LS
• Ballesté C

• KMID: 2559803
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4285/ctr.24.0020

Abstract

Organ donation and transplantation are integral components of modern medicine. This scoping review thoroughly explores the historical evolution, current status, and future prospects of organ donation and transplantation in Malaysia. Historically, Malaysia faced significant challenges in establishing a robust organ transplantation system, with various factors hindering organ donation efforts. Currently, Malaysia continues to struggle with stagnant donation rates despite collaborative efforts from various sectors. There is an urgent need to amend the 50-year-old Human Tissue Act to strengthen the legal framework for organ donation and address ethical concerns. Looking to the future, Malaysia could adopt a soft opt-out system and prioritize advancements in organ preservation techniques by exploring new sources of organs through the donation after circulatory death program. Continued efforts are necessary to enhance education programs for professionals and the public, dispelling myths about organ donation and effectively educating on the concepts of brain death. Malaysia strives to create a more accessible future for organ transplantation, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals to reduce the burden of organ failure and improve the population’s health and well-being.

Keyword

Organ transplantation; Presumed consent; Opt-out law; Human Tissue Act 1974 Malaysia; Sustainable Development Goals

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  Fig. 1 PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) flow diagram for the scoping review.

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  Fig. 2 Summary of the timeline of the main relevant events in organ donation and transplantation in Malaysia.

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